Question

what cpt® codes are reported for the destruction of 16 premalignant lesions and 10 benign lesions using cryosurgery?
o 17004, 17110
o 17000, 17003, 17004, 17110
o 17000, 17003 x 2, 17110
o 17110, 17003

Explanation:

CPT code 17000 is for the first 1 - 14 lesions, 17003 is for each additional premalignant lesion after the first 14, 17004 is for each additional benign lesion after the first 14, and 17110 is for destruction of benign or premalignant lesions by cryosurgery. For 16 premalignant and 10 benign lesions, code 17000 is used for the first 14 lesions, 17003 for the 2 additional premalignant lesions, 17004 for the 10 benign lesions after the first 14, and 17110 for the cryosurgery.

Answer:

C. 17000, 17003, 17004, 17110